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Empire

Minnesota · 3,063 residents (2025 est.)
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Empire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $469,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 66% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,092
2024 – 2025
37.3
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,063 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Section 02

Income & economy

$147,700
US average: $82,259
$51,680
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
US average: 53.3%
1.9%
US average: 12.5%
0.315
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$469,500
US average: $376,019
$2,052
US average: $1,442
94.3%
5.7% rent
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
15.1%
US average: 22.9%
24.1%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,884)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(77)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other3.4%(106)
Diversity Score16%(495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,884)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(77)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other3.4%(106)
Diversity Score16%(495)
Section 05

Education

37.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
10.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
US average: 26.5
73.0%
US average: 68.9%
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
20.1%
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
US average: 5.2%
75.9%
US average: 63.5%
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
42.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
48.4%
1.5%
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
1.2%
US average: 8.4%
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
97.1%
US average: 77.7%
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Minnesota?

Empire, Minnesota has about 3,092 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Minnesota?

The typical household in Empire, Minnesota earns about $147,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, Minnesota expensive?

In Empire, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $469,500, and the typical rent is about $2,052 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Minnesota?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, Minnesota?

About 1.9% of people in Empire, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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